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Retail Pulse: 7-Eleven Tests Cashierless Tech; Staples Debuts Connect Store Concept

PYMNTS

Staples is thinking creatively with a new store format that spotlights coworking, podcasting and community events. The Staples Connect concept, which offers experiences and solutions as well as a place to transact, debuted in multiple Boston area stores on Feb. On another note, IKEA will reportedly close a U.K.

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Product Profitability Anyone? The JFB Pro-Growth Matrix

Jeff For Banks

Community FI''s are similar to other companies in their strategic decision making. One such firm is the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), creator of the Growth-Share Matrix that depicts the potential for a company''s products based on growth prospects and market share. How do you use analytics for critical decision making?

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

For the past four-plus years, Chesler has guided Glacier through continued growth and successful acquisitions across the West, all while staying true to Glacier’s local market culture. Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash. Like how does that play into our communities? 82% to over 2.3% Inspirational?

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Most Platforms Can’t Scale, Will Fail

PYMNTS

But that was the buzz – and the quote above that started the media hype-meter going into overdrive is from September 24, 2007. In fact, it’s not surprising at all that Revolution Money pretty much fizzled not long after the check cleared to the PR firm that wrote that September 2007 press release. And in most other industries.

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Killing The I-Bank: The Disruption Of Investment Banking

CB Insights

And before the dot com crash, Goldman Sachs’ IPOs did tend to jump an average of 293% from their starting price through their first Friday on the market — compared to 26% for the bank Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette and 78% for Merrill Lynch. When Facebook went public in 2012, the stock fell 15% in its first few days on the market.

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Banking's Top 5 Total Return to Shareholders: 2021 Edition

Jeff For Banks

I chose five years because banks that focus on year over year returns tend to cut strategic investments come budget time, which hurts their market position, earnings power, and future relevance than those that make those investments. MCBS, with a market cap of $705 million, and LTM revenues (net interest income plus fee income) of $125.5

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Retail’s Small Business Crisis

PYMNTS

The businesses that we track and profile in our Store Front Index — the home remodelers, salons, spas, small retailers, delis, coffee shops and restaurants that contribute to the health and vitality of the local communities — are not only declining, they’re not even getting off the starting blocks. But maybe that’s the good news.

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